The first volume, 'Harmony,' in composer Karen LeFrak's new four-album solo piano project 'Interlude' is out now on Naxos. These solo piano pieces are crafted to produce a state of engaged relaxation.
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Exclusive Interview: Composer Karen LeFrak on New Album ‘Interlude, Vol. 1: Harmony’
Composer Karen LeFrak talks about her new four-album solo piano project 'Interlude.' 'During the pandemic,' she says, 'my creative energy has really had a chance to grow.' The first volume, 'Harmony,' has just been released.
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